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    Are there any Microsoft programs left that support poor ol' Win 98?

    Saturday, April 5, 2008 1:39 AM

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    Unfortunately, Windows 98 support ended in July of 2006 - http://support.microsoft.com/lifecycle/?p1=6898

     

    At this point the only thing I would use Windows 98 for would be a machine that never attaches to the Internet and is only used to run some "ancient" standalone software that could not be upgraded. It just is not a secure OS at this point.

     

    If you must still use Windows 98, and are in need of a security package for it, look at www.avast.com for a free solution.

    -steve

     

    Saturday, April 5, 2008 1:32 PM
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    Unfortunately, Windows 98 support ended in July of 2006 - http://support.microsoft.com/lifecycle/?p1=6898

     

    At this point the only thing I would use Windows 98 for would be a machine that never attaches to the Internet and is only used to run some "ancient" standalone software that could not be upgraded. It just is not a secure OS at this point.

     

    If you must still use Windows 98, and are in need of a security package for it, look at www.avast.com for a free solution.

    -steve

     

    Saturday, April 5, 2008 1:32 PM
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    Thank you for the link!

    Saturday, April 5, 2008 7:22 PM